velum - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for velum , a list of similar words for velum from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking

Synonyms

• soft palate
• velum

More generic

• flap

Related

• uvula

Related

• palate
• roof of the mouth

Noun

a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms

Synonyms

• veil
• velum

More generic

• plant part
• plant structure

More specific

• partial veil
• universal veil

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